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This is going to be a little vague mostly because I do not own the M1906 (yet). But all other things equal, what kind of premium, if any, is there thought to be for a 1906 that was made in the first year of pdxn…1906?
For easy of the scenario, lets say that it is an 06 made in 1915 in 80% compared to an 06 made in 1906 in 80%. Thoughts on the comparison?
Thanks!
Hello C&W,
A lot depends on how many digits the serial number has. Because Winchester manufactured more than 700,000 Model 1906/06 rifles (55,911 in the year 1906), simply being a “first year” rifle does not add any significant value. Additionally, is your Model 1906 a 22 Short (only), or is it a Short, Long, & Long Rifle?
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Thanks for the reply! The one that I am looking at is SN# 24xxx and is short only.
November 7, 2015
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Looks like to me the 1906 production is a “First Variation” and a 1915 production would be a “Third Variation” so according to the Red Book the earlier gun is worth a little more. “First year of production” means more to some collectors than others, I suspect it’s an important selling point for the seller. For me the serial number is high enough that I wouldn’t value it any higher than another first generation rifle. I’d be more interested in the condition, particularly the bore since I like shooting my old 22’s. I haven’t seem many 1906’s in 80% condition so I’d be very interested in it if looking for a 1906.
Mike
Any nice M1906-06 rifle 80 to 100% condition, would be a collectors prize. I have seen the close to mint ones selling for over $3,000. I waited many years for the right rifle to come along, and one day, perusing the Internet, I found one that I thought may be good enough for my 22 rifle collection. Bromleys Gun Shop had a real nice one, a late, type 3, in at least 95% condition, with a minty bore. Priced, out the door with UPS shipping was $1019.20. The rifle PR’s at 10-01-28. When the rifle arrived, it was actually nicer than their pics. I did the happy dance and took the rifle out for a test fire. Functioned perfectly as I figured it would. I took it home and Ren waxed it and set it in the safe with others in my collection. Nothing on this rifle has ever been replaced. I just got lucky. Big Larry
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Big Larry said
Nothing on this rifle has ever been replaced. I just got lucky. Big Larry
As Lefty Gomez said, “I would rather be lucky than good any day”.
They are VERY hard to find in nice condition. I paid $700 for an 85% 1st model, .22 short, in Omaha a couple years ago and considered myself “lucky” as well.
Best Regards,
WACA Life Member #6284 - Specializing in Pre-64 Winchester .22 Rimfire
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